Rico & Diego from Mixtli: Mexican Cuisine, Restaurant Failures, Michelin Stars Ep. 110

Follow their journey on Instagram. Rico Torres: https://www.instagram.com/rico__torres/ Diego Galicia: https://www.instagram.com/atthediegoshow/ Join host Andre Natera on Chef's PSA Podcast for an engaging conversation with Rico Torres and Diego Galicia, the award-winning chefs from Mixtli in San Antonio. Discover the implications of Michelin Guide's expansion into Texas and explore the essence of fine dining, Mexican food origins, and iconic dishes. Learn about the rapid growth of El Paso Family Meal, the significance of 'Family Meals' in restaurants, and meet new culinary talents featured in their upcoming event. Rico and Diego share invaluable kitchen wisdom, their creative process, and the importance of teamwork, planning for the future, and humility from their time at the Culinary Institute of America. Tune in for actionable advice on becoming indispensable in the culinary industry, humorous anecdotes, and the controversial topic of kitchen music. 00:54 Big News: Michelin Guide Comes to Texas 06:56 The Unique Story of Mixtli Restaurant 08:23 The Evolution and Global Influence of Mexican Cuisine 18:59 Creative Process and Team Dynamics at Mixtli 28:49 Challenges and Expectations in a High-Level Kitchen 39:19 Humility and Service in Fine Dining 40:42 Opening a Restaurant: The Crazy Journey 44:27 The Importance of Real Estate Knowledge 54:51 Building a Culinary Community 58:33 Chef's PSAs and Kitchen Wisdom 🔔 *Stay Connected:* Substack: https://chefspsa.substack.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chefspsa?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChefsPSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefspsa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550525924555 Website: https://chefspsa.com/ 👍* If you enjoyed this video, please like, comment, and subscribe for more content like this!* 📘 *GRAB YOUR FREE CULINARY GUIDES!* 📘 Elevate your culinary prowess with our FREE eBooks! Access guides on basic recipes, culinary terms, and opening a restaurant to refine your skills. • Download on Gumroad: https://chefspsa.gumroad.com/ 📚 *ESSENTIAL READING FOR ASPIRING CHEFS* 📚 Advance your culinary career with our must-read collection, including 'Culinary Leadership Fundamentals,' 'Bad Sous Good Chef,' and more. Each book is a step towards culinary excellence. • Chef’s PSA Books: https://chefspsa.com/books/ 👕 *FRESH OFF THE PRESS: CHEF’S PSA MERCH!* 👕 Upgrade your chef wardrobe with our stylish and professional merch. Perfect for the kitchen or the street! • Chef’s PSA Merch Store: https://shop.chefspsa.com/